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Bottom Line: Former Illinois congresswoman lobbies for grants for Prairie State city
State watch The City of East Moline, Ill., hired former Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos (D) at Mercury Public Affairs to lobby for grants. Bustos, a former member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined the firm after she left Congress in early 2023. The City of Duvall, Wash., hired CFM Strategic Communications to lobby for federal…
Don’t Forget These Items When Attending Football Game In Illinois
Football games are a fun fall activity but things like the weather can change fast, so I suggest being prepared to avoid any issues. The fall is my favorite time of the year for many reasons. One of the main ones is football season. I just love the sport on all levels including high school, college, and the professionals. It's so much fun to watch live and in person.
Move underway to protect Illinois aquifer from carbon sequestration leaks
(The Center Square) – Following another leak at the Archer Daniels Midland carbon injection facility in Decatur, Illinois, some are looking for more protections for water supplies. In September, the U.S. EPA announced a proposed enforcement against ADM for alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act after a fluid leak. “EPA alleges the company violated its Class VI Underground Injection Control permit when injected fluid migrated into an unauthorized...
Beware: New Student Loan Scam Targets Borrowers in Illinois, Wisconsin
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Attorney General Kwame Raoul have issued a critical warning about a scam that is exploiting student loan borrowers in our area. According to a press release from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, scammers are preying on individuals seeking financial relief,...
Help is Here for Illinois Homeowners and Renters Affected by Storms
In the wake of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from July 13 to 16, 2024, FEMA is stepping in to support those affected across several Illinois counties. FEMA Offers Crucial Assistance for Storm-Affected Residents. According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents of Cook,...
Parents, siblings and survivors embark on 5-day, 100-mile bike ride to fund pediatric cancer research
Thirty-five children woke up Sunday at Lurie Children’s Hospital hoping to beat cancer. On the streets below, 22 bikers prepared for a five-day, 100-mile ride through Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin to fund pediatric cancer research. Shawn Horton, of Hugo, Minnesota, began training for the event in May, shortly after his 7-year-old son, Felix, completed his final round of chemotherapy. Felix ...
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